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Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026

Culture, art and a wide range of events as well as world-class experiences from near and far are taking over our northern region. See the programme (oulu2026.eu).

Oulu – European Capital of Culture (Oulu2026.eu)

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Northern city by the river delta – Oulu City Centre Vision 2026–2040 was approved

Maintenance periods of Swimming Pools in the summer of 2026

A bicycle rack and a pop-up park next to the station tunnel

Performing arts professionals from 46 countries to gather in Oulu – Midsummer week to feature a spectacular contemporary circus programme

The Punished without a Crime exhibition opening in Tiima is about people who did not meet societal expectations

Parking in Central Library Saari’s parking area is now controlled

YUIMA NAKAZATO - GLACIER Three collections explore the Earth's fragility

Registration for summer swimming schools opens on Monday May 18

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217 556

Population, December 31, 2025

3 818

Oulu’s area (km²)

40,1

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